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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 235.72 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 235.72 and 115.74 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 235.72 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/235.72 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 235.72 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 27,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,282.53/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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